Built for Espionage: Chapter Five

K-unit arrived with their target at a small suburban house on the edge of Noak Hill, roughly a fifty-minute drive from Liverpool street where they had started. Five duffle's and a backpack made up the boot, a duffle for each person in the car and an extra backpack that had been thrown together by their youngest member.

The house was a simple red brick home, two stories with a yard and drive way. Wolf parked the car in the driveway before everyone began to climb out. Snake instantly went to look out on the quiet street, ensuring no people or cars were coming. He signalled to Fox who in return quickly pulled Alex from the car and into the house that had been unlocked and surveyed by Eagle.

Wolf moved into the house after them, taking to the second floor as he ensured the house was empty, while Eagle searched the first floor. Fox kept Alex beside him, holding the boy to the left of the front door where there were no windows or openings.

Finally, both men returned to Fox's side, certain the house was safe before the two both walked back outside to the car for their bags. Snake returned to the car helping with the bags as the men began to talk causally, taking on their cover as a bunch of mates moving in together.

Fox looked down at the boy by his side, ever since he had taken a meeting with Blunt he had been quiet and compliant, which while it was extremely handy for them, was concerning for the team at the same time. Alex continued to look around the house, a vacant look in his eyes as he remained silent.

Ben pulled out a short A4 paper that held a small blueprint and layout of the house. MI6 had determined the safest room in the house to be the second floor, second room on the left. It only had one window that outside had a sharp drop straight down which would make it incredibly difficult to climb up or down. The room was also in the middle of the hallway, which left bedrooms on each side including one across the hall and a bathroom.

There was only one-bedroom downstairs which had been determined as Snake's being as the medic wouldn't need to be a first responder if the house was attacked. Ben's room was to the left of Alex's, Eagle's to the right and Wolf's directly across.

Fox began to walk towards the stairs, Alex following instantly without needing the other to ask. They made their up and finally to the second room on the left, Ben opened the door and found it to be even more basic then a hotel room.

A bed, a closet and a single desk. Everything made from a light wood that looked a few centuries old, while the bed was also covered in a blue comforter. Alex went to look out the window, only for Ben to quickly act in pulling the curtain closed. Alex shot him with a glare.

'Alex you know you're meant to stay away from windows, especially one that is in your room' He smiled down at the blond boy before resting a hand on his shoulder and leaving the room.


'We've got five people here and exactly two and a half bathrooms, I can't work in this sort of environment' Cried out Eagle as Snake worked in the kitchen, stirring a pot of bolognaise sauce and pasta in another pot. Wolf sat at the breakfast bar reading over the assignment folder once again while listening to the jokester of their team run around the house in a desperate search for a third bathroom.

Fox had up the couch, laying across the three-person couch in an exaggerated fashion that spelt out prick. Alex carefully descended the stairs, narrowly avoiding Eagle who raced up the stairs.

'Sweet Cub's here, okay you set the table dinner's nearly ready' Ordered Snake who opened a draw full of cutlery for Alex. Wolf glanced up at the youngest appearance before nodding to Fox.

'I'll quickly check the area, I'll be back before you're done don't worry Snake' He said as he saw Snake begin to argue that the food would get cold. Then he slipped out the back door and walked the perimeter of the house, checking security measures as he went.

'Eagle dinner's up' Shouted Snake from the kitchen as Alex returned after setting the table, looking at the food with a concerned glance. Snake then thrust two made bowls into Alex's hands and waited for the teen spy to put them on the table before returning again.

'Fox go get Eagle, he's not coming down'

'Kolade Agboke get your ass down here or else!' Yelled out Fox causing Alex to jump at the shout and a short scream to come from upstairs. Then within the second Eagle raced down stairs and arrived at the dinner table promptly, sitting quietly as he glared at Fox.

Wolf returned minutes later, cautiously entering the dining room as Eagle was glaring at Fox, who was happily chatting away with Snake. All the while Alex sat silently slowly eating his food after a few comments from Wolf.

'I'll see you in the morning' Quietly mumbled Alex as he climbed the stairs, Wolf and Snake barely catching the boy's words. They both exchanged glances, waiting to hear Alex's door close before they began to whisper like children sharing a rumour.

'Blunt did something, the boy isn't Cub, that's not even a teenager. Somethings wrong with him obviously' Insisted Snake as they grabbed Fox and Eagle's attention.

'He's barely said a thing since he demanded that he had to grab something else from home. From them he's just been a well-behaved kid, he listens to us, doesn't fight back, didn't complain- not once' Added Wolf causing more concern from K-unit who continued to discuss reasons as to why their youngest member and target had turned mute.


Yassen moved from his hotel room and left for the roof, leaving no trace as he walked, avoiding all cameras and people. He opened the rooftop door and found it abandon to his surprise. A beautiful and closed rooftop bar greeted him, weather proof couches and a bar covering the roof, a place that would normally be booming with life, was now empty.

All it had taken was a call to the bar staff for the night, another to the manager of the hotel and a sign on the entrance. He took to the bar scanning the shelves before pouring himself a concoction of alcohol and moving swiftly to a two-person couch covered in pillows.

Then he waited.

It wasn't for another drink when his phone finally rang, just as he had expected. He waited a moment, ensuring no one was around before placing his drink on the coffee table and reaching for his phone. Then he accepted the call and waited for the other end to talk first.

'Yassen?'


Alex lay on his bed, waiting for a few minutes before peeking cautiously out of his bedroom door. Even from here he could hear the hashed whispers of his protectors, all discussing if he was okay and why he was quiet. Because they didn't know that Jack was dead, that his last family member, his un-official older sister had been shot in the head.

He couldn't remember that last thing he had said to her, or even what they had talked about the night before. He could remember that she had quit her job, he could imagine Jack's father and brother finding out. Jack's family just lost their mother, now they would lose their sister and daughter.

All because of him.

'Not now' He sighed, he couldn't break down yet, not when SAS were downstairs and people were after him. Not with Scorpia searching for him and wanting him dead, at least that's what MI6 had said.

He climbed off the bed and moved towards his backpack, opening it and another secret pocket within it. Inside was a simple old-fashioned flip phone, one that was half-way heavy and had only one contact in it.

He pressed call and waited.

The dial ended and he gave out a small call.

'Yassen?'

'Alex' A sigh escaped him; he could hear Yassen give a chuckle.

'I may have gone against your advice' He mused feeling himself grow even just the tiniest bit lighter by talking to the assassin. He heard Yassen growl, a term and expression that he thought only Wolf did.

'I noticed; did you have a good meeting with Blunt. And for next time, don't let there be a next time'

'Jack's dead, Blunt told me someone came in and shot her in the head. Blunt thinks it was Scorpia'

'It wasn't'

'Didn't think so'

'Where are you now, I know for a fact that you left main London'

'Noak Hill I think, some house provided by MI6. They're trying to keep me from Scorpia and you apparently.' Yassen gave him a silent signal to continue, waiting for him to elaborate.

'They say Scorpia has you working for them, and for some reason want me. Blunt said for revenge'

'It's not that, I'm uncertain if Scorpia is even involved'

'Who then?' Posed Alex, waiting patiently for the man as he was anxious to know who exactly he was up against.

'Apologies little Alex, but I won't be telling you, the only thing you'll do is get in the way and in front of unnecessary danger. Can't believe I'm saying this, but just stay with K-unit' Half shocked and angry with the man's response Alex decided to remain calm and see if he could twist the answer out of his father's best friend.

'Okay I'll stay with them, but who is threatening me, Yassen please I'll stay with the unit but I have to know in case they attack. I need to be ready' Yassen remained silent for a very short moment, as though he had begun to consider it but stopped.

'No Alex, now it's late go to bed'

'What come on Yassen please, and it's only 11, that's not late'

'Remember to keep the phone nearby, good night little Alex' The call went silent and Alex groaned at the assassin. From having no father, no uncle, no godfather, to now having some weird half breed father, uncle and godfather. Times like this made him wish he could just go back